It was the vision of Mr. Antonio L. Aldeguer that created ALA Boxing Gym and propelled its boxers to unprecedented heights in international boxing history. A respected businessman and boxing patron, Aldeguer devoted much of his life in promoting boxing in the Philippines as a gentlemanly sports that can be avenues for professional stardom and for ultimate physical fitness. His reputation in the local boxing scene earned him the respect as the “Godfather of Cebu Boxing.”

          US-based sports columnist Homer Sayson accurately expressed the general respect towards the man: “ALA was born with a pair of black, leather boxing gloves on. He has produced countless champions and the personal resources he has spent for the sport is more than the gross national product of Cuba.

          ALA was sent by the heavens to help boxers fulfill their dreams. His is a personal crusade that is endless.”

          In the continued rise of Filipinos in the international professional boxing scene, you can always count that the ALA Boys will always be there…and Mr. Antonio L. Aldeguer so much behind them, pushing them onward to their dreams.